While the threat of severe storms and heavy rains is over, the threat for strong winds will continue throughout Friday, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Winds will dramatically increase after sunrise, peaking between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., with maximum wind gusts up to 48 mph. […]
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Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue volunteers conducted a recent beach clean-up along a stretch of Rodanthe shoreline that was cluttered with leftover debris from late fall storms. Working over the course of several days, the team of volunteers filled up a total of four dumpsters, and had to utilize an additional 40-yard container provided by […]
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A Tornado Watch is in effect for multiple areas of Eastern N.C. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, which includes Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. The Tornado Watch was issued ahead of an approaching cold front which is expected to bring additional severe weather on Thursday night and Friday morning, including heavy rains, strong winds, […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent Dave Hallac praised Hyde County and their contractors on the progress removing the demolition debris from the Ocracoke Beach Access parking lot (lifeguard beach). The Seashore also on Tuesday released its 2019 visitor statistics posted below. “I am very impressed with their progress, especially in light of the myriad efforts […]
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A strong cold front will move through Eastern N.C. Thursday night into Friday, bringing high winds, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rains, and coastal flooding, per a Thursday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Coastal flooding with minor soundside inundation up to 2 ft. above ground level […]
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Dare County has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) federal grant funding in the form of a Hazard Mitigation Grant. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), federal actions must be reviewed and evaluated for feasible alternatives for social, economic, historic, environmental, legal, and safety considerations. Under Executive […]
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MANTEO — Gary Bruce Crockett, 76, of Manteo, NC died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at his home. Born in Washington, DC on June 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Lillian Bentley and Earl Crockett. Having served his country honorably, Gary was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was an avid […]
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen and scientists to advise them on various fisheries issues. Two regional advisory committees – Northern and Southern – review matters referred to them by the commission, such as draft fishery management plans, and recommend management strategies. Committees may also bring issues pertaining to […]
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NAGS HEAD — Wanda Jolly Fenz, 58, of Nags Head, NC, died Sunday, February 2, 2020. Formerly of Edenton, NC, she was born November 17, 1961, to the late Judith Annie West Jolly and Joseph Mendel Jolly. Wanda attended John A. Holmes High School and was currently the manager of Nags Head’s Dolphin Motel. Strong […]
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The Dare County Friends of Youth program is in need of caring adult volunteers to mentor young people in the community. One-on-one and group mentoring opportunities are available. One-on-one mentors meet with their youth twice a month, for at least one year, participating in activities that build confidence, social skills, and friendship. Group mentors will […]
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